Greenwich Village, SoHo Back to School Checklist

With esteemed elementary schools, the Village and Soho are kid stomping grounds. Good food, indie shops, toy stores with unique offerings and quiet streets for young bike riders to transition from training wheels to big kid bikes make this area ideal for families.

Technology & Gadgets

Phones, tablets, computers and calculators.

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AC Gears

A gadget lover’s dream, AC Gears stocks high quality gear that’s both functional and visually appealing, with a focus on curating a balance of new and established brands. The store carries tech gadgets like headphones, speakers, unique usb drives and phone photography equipment, as well as lifestyle goods — the perfect gift for your returning college student.

Smart Looks

Get styled.

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Doodle Doo's

Owned by Dana Rywelski, a child development specialist, Doodle Doo’s is known for its whimsical salon chairs: kids can sit in a taxi, car or boat and watch a movie during their appointment, removing some of the fear from the haircutting experience. Parents can shop the vibrant collection of toys, games and children’s attire while they wait or talk to the friendly staff about the salon’s themed birthday party and mini-makeover offerings.

Checkups

Doctors, dentists and specialists.

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Village Dental Medicine

Village Dental Medicine’s dentists provide pediatric services, including urgent care, preventive and diagnostic services. The practice begins seeing children at six months old for their first checkup. The team works with each child to determine what they need to feel comfortable during the appointment, even offering office tours first to ease anxious patients.

Sports, Music & Activities

All the equipment for your extracurriculars.

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REI

REI sells equipment and clothes for adventurous kids and adults. The multi-floor store carries camping and climbing gear, skis, snowboards, snowshoes, bikes (including ones with training wheels) and other outdoorsy supplies. Get your cold-weather wares or check out one of the Soho flagship store’s demonstrations and learning activities like “An Introduction to Family Camping”.

Blick

Since 1911, the art supply company has catered to professionals and amateurs of all disciplines, including painting, drawing and photography. The two-story store sells art kits, washable paints, and other kid craft favorites such as pipe cleaners and Crayola crayons. Through Blick U, which allows instructors to create and manage course lists, your art school student can shop for everything he or she needs in one place.

After School, Private Schools, Tutors & Lessons

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Freshmade

At Freshmade, kids ages 2 to 13 learn all about healthy cooking through fun, hands-on instruction from trained chefs. Class options depend on the student’s age, but all classes are limited to 10 to 12 participants and focus on introducing students to new flavors and cuisines made with fresh produce and interesting spices. Purchase single class drop-ins and multi-class packages online.

All Ivy Tutors

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Tutor Doctor

Tutor Doctor gives students in grades K-12 a leg up by providing private in-home sessions throughout the city. Tutor Doctor offers free, no-obligation consultations to ensure your child is paired with a compatible tutor. The company has an impressive track record of improving clients’ standardized test scores and school grades — and boosting students’ confidence. For $100 off your first enrollment, call today and mention “DNAinfo Back to School Checklist.”